The ACLU of Iowa has staff in Des Moines to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil rights and civil liberties in Iowa.
Media inquiries should be sent via email to editor@aclu-ia.org or contact Communications Director Veronica Fowler at 515-207-0586.
Windsor Heights, Iowa — The City of Windsor Heights has agreed to amend its contentious sign regulation ordinance that resulted in one local couple being threatened with fines of up to $1,000 a day and another family having their sign torn down by the city.
The ACLU of Iowa has filed a lawsuit for a male Iowa prison nurse whose state employer, the Iowa Department of Corrections, denied him use of the men’s restrooms and locker rooms. It also denied him health care coverage—solely because he is transgender—for surgery he needed.
Des Moines, Iowa — This morning the ACLU filed a lawsuit for a male Iowa prison nurse whose state employer, the Iowa Department of Corrections, denied him use of the men’s restrooms and locker rooms.
Marion, Iowa — The Marion City Council plans to review its unconstitutional public demonstration ordinance at its work session tonight and at its council meeting Thursday, August 17.
Windsor Heights, Iowa — Today the ACLU of Iowa sent a demand letter to the City of Windsor Heights to defend two couples’ First Amendment rights to free speech regarding a sidewalk issue in that community.
The ACLU of Iowa is pleased to announce that it is giving its prestigious Louise Noun Award to the Rev. Anna Blaedel of Iowa City and the two organizers of the Iowa Women’s March, Sandy Mostaert of Ely and Stefanie Munsterman-Robinson of Cedar Rapids.